The Journey
What are the names of the two brothers in Over the Garden Wall?
Wirt and Greg
Who is the bluebird that helps Wirt and Greg?
Beatrice
What is the mysterious forest called where the story takes place?
The Unknown
What does “The Unknown” symbolize?
A place between life and death
What are Wirt and Greg trying to do throughout the series?
Find their way home
What was Beatrice before she became a bird?
A human girl
Who is the main villain that hunts for lost souls?
The Beast
What does The Beast represent?
Despair or hopelessness
In which episode do Wirt and Greg first meet the Woodsman?
Episode 1: “The Old Grist Mill”
What kind of animal accompanies Greg on their adventure (besides Beatrice)?
A frog
What happens to people who lose hope in The Unknown?
They turn into Edelwood trees
What theme does the brothers’ relationship represent?
Love, family, and sacrifice
What object does the Woodsman keep lit at all times?
A lantern
What name does Greg give to his frog by the end of the series?
Jason Funderburker
What is the name of the town full of pumpkin people?
Pottsfield
What lesson does Wirt learn by the end?
To face fear and take responsibility
What does the lantern actually contain at the end of the story?
The Beast’s sou
What personal struggle does Wirt deal with throughout the story?
Insecurity, fear, and self-doubt
In the final episode, how do Wirt and Greg escape The Unknown?
Wirt defeats the Beast and they wake up in the real world
What theme connects Beatrice and the Woodsman’s stories?
Redemption and forgiveness